SOLUTION: In the standard (x,y) coordinate plane point A has coordinates (-2,7) and point B has coordinates (8,-3). If (r,s) is the midpoint of line AB, what is r+s? My choices are 0, 2,

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Question 1141805: In the standard (x,y) coordinate plane point A has coordinates (-2,7) and point B has coordinates (8,-3). If (r,s) is the midpoint of line AB, what is r+s?
My choices are 0, 2, 4, 5 and 10
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
r=%28-2%2B8%29%2F2=3

s=%287%2B%28-3%29%29%2F2=2

You want to know the sum, r%2Bs.